This is a very interesting move by Rick Welts and coming at what one might say the peak of his professional career. It does make me wonder what the actual chemistry or pressure is like being in the front office of the Phoenix Suns. Jerry Colangelo, David Griffin, Steve Kerr, and Rick Welts all leaving in a matter of about 5 years for non-greener pastures as each explained does seem somewhat rehearsed. Jerry to help advise Olympic team, Steve to take on a part time analyst position for a cable network, and now Rick just leaving for personal reasons.
I think the jury is still very much out on Lon Babby, but how he handles and replaces Steve Nash will ultimately prove his foresight to the game and to the future of the team. Even if Steve plays another year or two there should be a bonifide clear cut point guard ready to take over his reigns. Steve has given the team years and years to find a replacement without trading him, however, there is going to come a crossroad in the point guard situation as time and need begin to intersect. If Lon Babby fails at the PG replacement his exodus might also come as a non-greener pasture move himself.

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Good point. Was certainly not my 1st thought, but reflecting upon the prevalence of already larger volumes of retards and bigots, that supporting this comment is higher ground.

Won't miss, did not know him. Wish him well, he has served the team and the game very well. 

i want to believe this story...but my gut tells me he grew tired of hate mail after he came out

regardless i hope he finds what he's looking for in life, the NBA (assuming it will come back) will greatly miss Welts's presence in the leauge